I was tagged by @chococara25 and @sierranovembr. I'm mostly working on my super secret BT Bang, but this idea gripped me by the throat and compelled me.
Inspired by this post: S1Buck is secretly married to firechief Tommy... I've taken some liberties with the idea.
"Is everything okay at home, Buck?" Bobby's voice comes from the door of the lockers. It's gentle, with an edge of concern.
Buck wracks his brain, trying to think of anything that might give Captain Nash that impression. He hasn't been late, hasn't been reprimanded on a call. He's been completing his assigned tasks around the station with minor supervision. Nothing that would warrant any worry.
Pulling a clean shirt over his head, Buck feels the satisfying reminder of the bruise along his side and ducks his head to hide the smile it brings to his face.
Once his shirt is one and his features are under control, he turns to face Bobby, spine straight, ready for feedback. "All good. Are there any issues here? Did I miss something?"
Bobby studies him, and Buck tries not to shift under the scrutiny. Bobby's mouth forms a straight line, and his eyes look Buck up and down again "You're doing a great job here, kid. You've got a good head on your shoulders, and the making of a good firefighter. I just don't want to see anything pulling you away from that. You know you can come to me if you need anything."
The offer is strange, but appreciated. Buck has spent a long time without anyone in his corner. It's nice to know his captain is looking out for him. He's about to say something dismissive when his phone starts ringing in his locker.
His face falls, because the only reason for Tommy to call him this early is to cancel plans. Biting his lip to stifle the disappointment, Buck breathes in through his nose before taking the call with a subdued "Hey."
He turns away from Bobby to take the call, and misses the complicated expression on Bobby’s face, and the way his brow furrows in worry.
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